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Charter School

Entity

Salt Lake Arts Academy

Entity Website

http://www.slarts.org

Public Body

Salt Lake Arts Academy

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Notice Title

2026-05-18 Governing Board PENDING Minutes

Notice Type(s)

Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

May 18, 2026 05:30 PM

Description/Agenda

Salt Lake Arts Academy PENDING Governing Board Meeting Minutes May 18, 2026, 5:30 pm 844 S 200 E, Salt Lake City Room 201 Board Members in Attendance Diana Cabrales (Board Secretary), Amy Fehlberg, Claudia Geist (arrived at 7:00 PM), Kelly Goff, Greg Ostrander (Board Chair), Reid Prentice, Shantel Stoff (Board Treasurer), Nick Vienneau, Amy Yuda Board Members Excused Catherine Palmer, Whitney Provo, Kimberly Venable Staff in Attendance Deborah Candler, Whitney Childers, Jen Guillory, Dan Rose Others in Attendance Andrew Huffaker and Jessi Huffaker Quorum: 8 of 12 board members were present at the start of the meeting. Claudia Geist arrived at 7:00 PM. Welcome and Introductions Greg Ostrander called the meeting to order. Review and Approval of Minutes - April 20, 2026 Motion: Kelly Goff moved to approve the April 20, 2026 minutes as presented. Second: Shantel Stoff Vote: Unanimously approved Blind Mule Presentation (Glen Dyke) Glen Dyke presented a summary of findings related to student behavior and instructional practices during the school year. A handout was provided to Board members. Discussion followed. Public Comment Andrew and Jessi Huffaker provided public comment regarding the school's response to student protest activity that occurred in January. Principal's Report (Deborah Candler) TSS Compact: Deborah Candler reviewed proposed updates to the TSS Compact, including revisions related to school values, technology expectations, student behavior expectations, and potential consequences for policy violations. Fifth Grade Enrollment Update: Fifth grade enrollment trends will be reviewed at the June Board meeting. Historical enrollment data will be provided for comparison. Three-Year Plan: Discussion was postponed until the June Board meeting. Hiring Update: Deborah Candler reported that two new Humanities teachers have been hired. Administration is also reviewing classroom space utilization and opportunities for shared use of instructional spaces. Board members discussed academic rigor and enrichment opportunities for high-achieving students. Administration reported ongoing efforts to expand enrichment opportunities while maintaining high academic standards. Finance Report Deborah provided a brief update. Financial reporting remains current. Fee Schedule: The Board discussed maintaining a minimal fee schedule and continuing to support arts programming through fundraising efforts. Action on the fee schedule was tabled and may be addressed electronically. RFP Update: One company has been selected for the outdoor classroom project, scheduled for completion this summer, and another company has been selected for stage improvements planned for next year. HVAC work is scheduled to begin on June 8, 2026. School Improvements: Staff reviewed the condition of carpeting in the stairways and hallways and presented replacement options. Board discussed bids received. Motion: Amy Fehlberg moved to approve carpet replacement by Medfloor. Second: Amy Yuda Vote: Unanimously approved Board Chair Discussion of June 15, 2026 Board Retreat Motion: Amy Fehlberg moved to hold the Board retreat on June 15, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at a location to be determined. Second: Claudia Geist Vote: Unanimously approved Closed Session - Pending Litigation The Chair took a roll-call vote on moving to a closed session to discuss pending litigation matters and each director present individually voted in favor of moving to such closed session.' Claudia Geist- Yes Nick Vienneau- Yes Shantel Stoff- Yes Amy Fehlberg- Yes Kelly Goff- Yes Diana Cabrales- Yes Amy Yuda-Yes Reid Prentice- Yes Kelly Goff and Amy Fehlberg departed at 7:40 pm prior to start of closed session. Discussion of Engagement of Counsel Upon returning from closed session: Motion: Amy Yuda moved to engage counsel. Second: Diana Cabrales Vote: Unanimously approved Return to Open Session Motion: Shantel Stoff moved to return to open session. Second: Reid Prentice Vote: Unanimously approved Adjournment Motion: Reid Prentice moved to adjourn the meeting. Second: Shantel Stoff Vote: Unanimously approved Certification Submitted by: Diana Cabrales Board Secretary Salt Lake Arts Academy Approved by the Governing Board on: June 15, 2026

Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Jen Guillory at 801-531-1173. .

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Meeting Information

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844 S 200 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
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Contact Name

Jen Guillory

Contact Email

jeng@slarts.org

Contact Phone

(801)531-1173

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June 11, 2026 09:17 AM

Notice Last Edited On

June 11, 2026 09:17 AM

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